SSP Progress in 2010

[28HopUp]

Good idea Mike!

Most of the progress on CHP #8395 was done in 2009. I spent this year enjoying the car behind the wheel.

I have successfully found much of the original radio equipment, shotgun rack, first aid kit, animal snare clips. But in some cases I have only found a close substitute for what was actually installed. Case in point - the microphone I rec'd is not the right type. Also, the shotgun rack, albeit a CHP unit, isn't exact for my 4-eye SSP. So some modifications will be needed. That's not to say that I cannot install the correct pieces as they are found, so I plan to install the equipment this winter. I doubt that I will ever be "done" with this car. Even once the CHP restoration is finished (short of B&W paint and permanent marking the car), there will always be stuff to do with the car itself. As I continue to drive it, things will wear out. I know that rebuilding the motor will lead to detailing the engine compartment. One thing always leads to another it seems. But I'm having fun!

[mbe2598]

Found the Sgt. (now an LT) over my car in Pencicola, Fl. Still dont know the trooper(s).

Found all radar & radio, period correct for the car. installed

Hard decaled the FHP.

Had a set of 10 holes powder coated

Drove it some 5,000 miles all over the US for shows (Mustang, OK, Indy, Asheville, NC, Colorado, Arkansas (2 twice) now sports 115,000 miles on car.

Bought a 91 Santa Clara SSP, shown twice at shows, garaged ,found all correct lights (back deck) not installed yet

Met many new SSP owners at shows & events, then I have in the past.

[calimustang]

I will post mine up once i have it in my possession. I'm looking forward to have it in my hands.

[Wolfe1013]

I obtained my first SSP...my 1982 CHP! I'm stoked to have one of the originals and have spent the year researching as much as I can. I'm waiting for the results from my application to the DMV for a history search. I started my equipment acquisition with an NOS Unitrol 131 headlight flasher, an item I figured would be the most difficult to obtain. She came with CHP spotlights and ball antenna mount that had been obtained by the previous owner. She needs a complete interior restoration and some wear items underneath, which is to be expected. It will be a labor of love spread out over several years with my tight budget.

Greg

[NoDrama43]

In 2010 I aquired the 91 GSP, 92 Michigan, 90 Colorado, and 83 FHP cars which finished my collection. I also spent considerable time in the garagemahall building parts rooms, framing and running electrical wires, insulating and drywalling the storage/showroom area. Also located/purchased equipment for several different cars. Pulled the drivetrain from the 85 TXDPS and completed the total dissasembly process so it is ready to go to the paint man whenever I get around to it. Lastly I almost have the 93 FHP black unmarked car completed.

I don't have much time right now to work on cars as I am completing my masters degree, and working lots of overtime.

[ssp91ssp]

Cool , Mike..

My Colorado SSP came out of storage after selling my USPS car mid year..Had the delaminated hood painted , powder coated wheels , new tires , clay / buff job .. buffed all the lights.

The biggest thing in 010 for us was attending the Colorado State Patrol event with the SSP and having Major Bratt present me the decal permission that took several months to get ok'd.
The CSP event was also our first ever police event/show to ever attend, this was also done with the great company of my 2 young boys.
Since the event our focus is on the police equip needed to get her back looking like a real CSP.